Use this table to learn about and compare carrier oils.
| Carrier oil | Scientific name | Aroma | Viscosity | Color | Shelf life | Uses | Absorption | Nutrients | fatty acids | Smoke point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Oil | Elaeis guineensis | Mild, nutty | Thick | Orange-red | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Vitamins A, E, K | High | 235 °C (455 °F) |
| Olive Oil | Olea europaea | Mild, fruity | Thick | Pale yellow | 2 years | Skin conditioning, cooking | Good | Vitamins A, E, K, antioxidants | Medium | 193 °C (380 °F) |
| Neem Oil | Azadirachta indica | Bitter | Medium | Yellow | 2 years | Skin conditions, hair care | Good | Antibacterial, antifungal properties | Medium | N/A |
| Jojoba Oil | Simmondsia chinensis | Mild, nutty | Liquid | Pale yellow | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Excellent | Omega-6 fatty acids | Low | 195 °C (383 °F) |
| Hemp Seed Oil | Cannabis sativa | Nutty | Light | Greenish-yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids | Low | 166 °C (330 °F) |
| Grape Seed Oil | Vitis vinifera | Mild, nutty | Light | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, antioxidant | Good | Vitamins E, C, flavonoids | Low | 216 °C (421 °F) |
| Fractionated Coconut Oil | Cocos nucifera | Odorless | Liquid | Clear | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) | Medium | 150 °C (302 °F) |
| Flaxseed Oil | Linum usitatissimum | Nutty | Light | Golden brown | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans | High | 107 °C (225 °F) |
| Evening Primrose Oil | Oenothera biennis | Mild, nutty | Light | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hormonal balance | Good | Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) | Low | 225 °C (437 °F) |
| Cottonseed Oil | Gossypium hirsutum | Mild, nutty | Light | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Vitamins A, E, antioxidants | Low | 216 °C (420 °F) |
| Corn Oil | Zea mays | Mild, nutty | Light | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Vitamin E, antioxidants | Medium | 232 °C (450 °F) |
| Coconut Oil | Cocos nucifera | Sweet, coconut | Thick | White | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), vitamins | High | 175 °C (347 °F) |
| Castor Oil | Ricinus communis | Mild, nutty | Thick | Pale yellow | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair growth | Good | Omega-6 fatty acids | Medium | 200 °C (392 °F) |
| Canola Oil | Brassica napus | Mild, nutty | Light | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Omega-3 fatty acids | Low | 208 °C (406 °F) |
| Black Seed Oil | Nigella sativa | Nutty, slightly bitter | Medium | Dark brown | 1 year | Skin conditioning, immune support | Good | Essential fatty acids, antioxidants | Medium | 120 °C (248 °F) |
| Babassu Oil | Attalea speciosa | Mild, nutty | Medium | White | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Vitamins A, C, E | Low | 120 °C (248 °F) |
| Avocado Oil | Persea americana | Mild, nutty | Thick | Greenish-yellow | 1 year | Deep conditioning, massage | Good | Vitamins A, D, E, potassium | Medium | 270 °C (520 °F) |
| Argan Oil | Argania spinosa | Nutty | Medium | Pale yellow | 2 years | Skin conditioning, hair care | Good | Vitamin E, fatty acids | Low | 216 °C (420 °F) |
| Apricot Kernel Oil | Prunus armeniaca | Mild, nutty | Medium | Pale yellow | 1 year | Skin conditioning, massage | Good | Vitamins A, C, E | Low | 200 °C (392 °F) |